Release your inner negativity with this drum circle

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR-

Release the negativity with the Drum Circle Festival at Gusour Cultural Center tomorrow, 26 December. The circle is a unique experience where you play tabla or drums following an instructor while hanging out and connecting with the group. The event has two rounds, one at 6pm and another at 7pm. Tickets are available on site.

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HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

160 of Egypt’s most celebrated and promising artists. The 10th Edition of Cairo Art Fair is now open at TAM Gallery in Abu Rawwash and will continue running till Friday, 31 January.

Get in the festive spirit by building a gingerbread house. Hana Bakes is collaborating with Brunch and Cake for a Gingerbread House Making Workshop. Three workshops will take place starting tonight, Wednesday, 25 December until Friday, 27 December — all at 8pm. Wednesday will be located at Brunch and Cake’s branch in Golf Central, Thursday at Park St. and Friday at Lakeview. Book your spot by messaging Hoogculture on Instagram.

Celebrate Christmas with Gabi Bishara with a night of smooth, soulful jazz at the Boom Room, Open Air Mall Madinaty. The concert will take place tonight at 8 pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Celebrate the holiday season with The Sinatras. The Frank Sinatra tribute band will take to the stage for their Christmas Show tonight starting 8pm at Theatro Arkan. Tickets are available through Ticketsmarche.

Drop the Christmas Music, and turn up the Shaabi. Reda El Bahrawy and Mahmoud Eleithy are bringing their Mahraganat to CJC 610 tonight. Book your spot through the CJC website.

Nile Techno with El Fashni. Wael Fashni and DJ Big Mika will be merging Sufism with techno tonight at Royal Club Mohamed Ali. The concert starts at 8 pm and tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Harfoush season is here. Celebrate Christmas at Esca Cueva with a live performance from Harfoush. The event will take place tonight and you can book your spot by contacting Esca Cueva.

It’s that time of year again... The Nutcracker is returning to the opera. Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by the Cairo Opera Ballet Company and Orchestra. The performances will run starting tomorrow, 26 December to Tuesday, 31 December. Tickets are available on Tazakarti.

Party from dusk till dawn at Disco-Tech x Retrogroove. The party will take place tomorrow at Cook's Club El Gouna featuring Disco-Tech residents Moenes, Jess, Mazen A, and Muze, retrogroove's residents Ralph Nasr and EJ, and guest DJs Akladios, Hermit, Maie and Joey. Grab your tickets on Ticketsmarche.

Egyptian rapper Afroto will be performing at ElMalahy on Friday, 27 December from 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Tablet El Sitt band is coming back with some more folklore but Christmas themed. The show will take place at Theatro Arkan on Friday, 27 December at 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

HAPPENING LATER-

Your New Year’s Eve plans are sorted. The maestro of modern electronic music, KAS:ST, will be playing at Le Lac Du Caire on Tuesday, 31 December for an iconic X-HÄUS New Year’s eve party. Tickets are available at Collard Tickets.

Close out the year with Black Coffee. See Black Coffee live at Cubix, El Gouna. Enjoy the deep house sound infused with African rhythms and electronic beats as you enter the new year. The event will take place on Sunday, 29 December and you can grab your tickets from TicketEgypt.

…Or if you’re looking for a night of nostalgic Arabic tunes, head to CJC 610 this New Year’s Eve with Hisham Abbas and Hamid El Shari. Doors open at 8pm, and the party starts at 10pm. Message their Facebook page to reserve your spot.

End the year with some laughs at comedian Ali Quandil’s 600th show. The show will take place at Theatro Arkan on Tuesday, 31 December at 8pm. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.

Kick off the new year with the famous Fire of Anatolia. The Turkish dance troupe will be performing at the Cairo Opera House in Zamalek, combining traditional folk dances with contemporary dance. The performances will take place on January 29, 30, and 31 at 8pm. Tickets are available on Tazkarti.

The ultimate gaming event in Egypt is here. Gamergy Egypt will feature live competitions, immersive experiences, and activities to bring together gaming fans of all ages. The festival will take place from Thursday, 30 January to Saturday, 1 February at Al Burouj Cultural Hub. Earlybird tickets are now available on their website.

This one is for the sports fans. The Football Access Summit will feature talks, panels, and presentations from sports industry leaders — giving the fans insider access. The summit will take place on 7 and 8 February at ZED Park. Tickets are available on Ticketsmarche.